Karen Rena Raffurty, 53, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 24th at Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove, MO. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Karen was born on May 12, 1971, in Kansas City,…
We celebrate the life of Brandon Cronley, a loving husband, devoted father, proud pops, cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend. Born on July 25, 1970, Brandon lived a life of hard work, love for his family, and an unshakable strength that inspired everyone around him. He passed away on January 19, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him most. Brandon,…
Carolyn Ellen (Wright) Highfill, 83, of Independence, MO passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Villages of Jackson Creek surrounded by family. Carolyn was born in Independence on May 18, 1941 to Leroy and Dorothy (Julian) Wright. She was a lifelong Independence resident. Carolyn was a graduate of William Chrisman High School, Class of 1959. Carolyn worked for Milbank…
Peter Michael Bohan passed peacefully into the hands of Our Lord on January 14, 2025, at Centerpoint Medical Center, where he was surrounded by family. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on November 24, 1950. Peter was a graduate of Northeast High School in Kansas City, MO. He was employed by the Independence School District until retirement. Peter was…
Dennis William Kruse, 80, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at his home in Kingsville, Missouri. Dennis was born April 9, 1944 in Sedalia, Missouri, to Dennis M. and Lillian M. (Self) Kruse. He loved so many things but most of all he loved his family. Dennis married his wife, Elaine (Connell) Kruse, on May 25, 1963. Together they…
Larry Dale Downing, 65, of Lathrop, Missouri passed away on January 13, 2025. Memorial service will be held on February 1st at 11:00 a.m. at Parkville Presbyterian Church, 819 Main Street, Parkville, MO 64152. We invite everyone to wear Chiefs gear, as Larry was a lifelong fan and would've loved to see everyone dressed in red! Larry was born on…
It is with great sadness that the family of Leona Gay Brown of Willow Springs, Mo., announce her passing on January 13, 2025. Gay is survived by husband, Ronald E. Brown, her children, Shane Brown (Melissa), Jaymie Reynolds (Jeff), Kelly Wardle (Mitch), Rachael Ross (Shane), Julie Storck (Gary), Coreen Divelbiss (Brian), 18 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, brothers Johnny (Donna) and…
Donald Ray Hibler, Jr., 72, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at his home in Bates City, MO. Don was born on September 9, 1952, in Independence, MO to Don and Joann Hibler. He grew up in Sugar Creek, Blue Springs, and Oak Grove MO, graduating from Oak Grove High School in 1970. After high school, he attended Central…
Teresa Ruth Benvenuto, 95, of Independence Missouri passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, January 17, 2025 at Susquehanna Assembly of God Church, Independence, Missouri; burial following at Park Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church. She…
Eva Jo Ellen Sisco, 74, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Ignite Medical Resort in Blue Springs, surrounded by her family. Jo was born on September 14, 1950, in Excelsior Springs, daughter to James Sisco and Lillian Joan Johnston. Jo was the proud mother of Tiffany (Robert Hanner) and Travis Sisco. Additional survivors include:…